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PRO INSTALLER APRIL 2015
GGF NEWS
@proinstaller1
NEW MARKETERS WELCOMED
The GGF welcomed three
new Members to its
Marketing and Communications Committee
(MCC) and a new full time
Marketing Executive to
further drive the GGF’s
Marketing strategy and activity, following four years
of consistent and substantial marketing growth for
the Federation.
All four new marketers and
re-elected Members attended
the GGF’s first MCC Meeting of
2015 to discuss the GGF marketing activities and plans for
2015 and into 2016.
‘there is now a
very good mix of
diverse companies
from across the
industry to champion
best practice’
The newly elected MCC Members are: Irene Smith, Marketing
Communications Manager, REHAU
Ltd; David Thornton, Managing
Director, The Window Company
(Contracts) Ltd and Mark Schlotel,
Head of Marketing, Synseal.
The three new Members join
the six re-elected MCC Members
including;
• Anne Quayle, Marketing Manager, Pilkington UK Ltd. (MCC
Chair)
• Steve Scrivens, Marketing
Manager, Guardian UK (Deputy
Chair)
• Stephen Byers, Managing Director, Ritec
• Brian Baker, Glassolutions,
Saint-Gobain
• Greg O’Donoghue, Owner/Director, Just Windows and Doors
Ltd
• Paul Rogers, Chairman, Express
Glazing Contractors Ltd
Mark Schlotel commented, “It
was great to meet the team and
with Irene, David and myself
joining the GGF Marketing and
Communications Committee, there
is now a very good mix of diverse
companies from across the industry to champion best practice and
help promote the GGF effectively.”
In addition to the new MCC
Members, the GGF has appointed Natasha Erskine as Marketing
Executive. Natasha brings solid
experience to the GGF having
worked in the leisure and automotive sectors.
James Lee, Head of GGF Marketing and Communications,
summarised, “In 2015 we will be
launching two new websites, introducing many new and updated
technical publications and have a
busy events schedule ahead. We
welcome the support and expertise from the three new Members
joining the Marketing Communications Committee and Natasha
with her skills and experience is a
great addition to the GGF Marketing and Communications Department.”
Welcomed with open arms
The Glass and Glazing Federation welcomed
REHAU Ltd into full membership with a
presentation in Birmingham on 26th March.
People In Glass impress
Following the Glass and
Glazing Federation’s
(GGF) decision to be
one of the sponsors
of the recent People
in Glass (PIGS) event
in Manchester on 6th
March, the Federation
was delighted with the
success of the event.
The first PIGS event of
2015 proved a huge success with over 150 people
attending and evidently enjoying the networking over
a drink or two.
‘a great event’
James Lee, Head of GGF
Group Marketing, “It was a
great event and great to see
so many GGF members, potential new Members and of
course many of our friends
in the media. Many thanks
to Andy and Sarah and the
team at Balls2Marketing for
organising such an excellent industry event. We are
already looking forward to
Pick up the PRO Installer, FREE, from
one of over 600 trade counters.
the next event in London in
the summer.”
The GGF provides information for homeowners,
professional specifiers and
anyone seeking professional
and unbiased information
on any aspect of glass and
glazing in the UK. GGF
members supply replacement windows, doors,
conservatories and Energy
Efficient Windows in all
framing materials including
Aluminium, PVCu, Steel and
Timber.
Gareth Jones, REHAU Marketing
and Technical Director commented:
“We are pleased to have joined the
GGF and are keen to get involved in
many areas of shared interest. In the
industry the REHAU brand stands for
unbeatable performance and technical excellence and being part of
the industry’s leading trade body can
only reinforce our position.”
REHAU has already become involved
in the GGF infrastructure with the recent
election of Irene Smith, REHAU Marketing Communications Manager to the GGF
Marketing and Communications Committee
(MCC). On accepting the position, Irene
commented: “My appointment coincides
with REHAU joining the GGF, so I hope I
can bring a fresh perspective and some new
ideas, as well as supporting all of the excit-
ing marketing initiatives which are already
being planned.”
James Lee, GGF Head of Group Marketing,
presented REHAU with their Certificate and
commented: “We are delighted to welcome
REHAU into the GGF Membership. The
Federation comprises of companies who
pride themselves on delivering the highest
professional and technical standards in their
sectors, and REHAU are no different. With
their vast experience from operating in the
industry for almost 70 years and boasting
state of the art manufacturing in the UK, REHAU will be a real asset to the Federation.”
Gareth Jones added: “We are delighted
with Irene’s recent election onto the Committee (MCC) and we are keen to get more
involved with the GGF wherever possible
in particular in the technical and relevant
specialist Groups.”